Marine Dimensions

Purse Search Ireland is an exciting fisheries conservation project that involves public participation, so that means you can take part!  The project is basically a massive nationwide search for mermaids' purses, the eggcases of sharks, skates and rays. We're hunting for these eggcases because they can provide valuable information on the location of nursery areas for Ireland's egglaying sharks, skates and rays. Information on nursery areas is crucial for effective conservation management and protection of vulnerable species. It's also important for the sustainable development

We're delighted to be providing engaging workshops for schools on Ireland's east coast through the Marine Institute's Explorer Education Programme  again this year. Our Ocean School has been approved to provide a number of Seashore Safaris and Marine Project modules to primary school classes in Dublin and Wicklow.  We're also excited to be working with schools on the brand new Ocean School Project module. Teachers who are interested in a workshop for their class in the 2021/22 school year should complete and submit the application form … Find out more here about Explorers Education Programme workshops